Spring Tools for Eclipse: Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address
CVE-2026-47873 is a high-severity binding to an unrestricted IP address vulnerability in Spring Tools for Eclipse from Spring, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 out of 10. It can be exploited from the same local network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Spring Tools for Eclipse versions: 5.2.0 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Spring Tools to 5.3.0 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on spring.io for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Spring Tools for Eclipse | 5.2.0 and earlier | Not stated |
| Broadcom | Spring Tools | before 5.3.0 | 5.3.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- AdjacentThe attacker must be on the same local network segment.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (vmware.com).
Official description
The Boot Dashboard Docker integration in Spring Tools publishes container control ports on all of the host's network interfaces (0.0.0.0) rather than restricting them to loopback. Affected Spring Products and Versions: Spring Tools for Eclipse: 5.2.0 and earlier
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address
The product assigns the address 0.0.0.0 for a database server, a cloud service/instance, or any computing resource that communicates remotely.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Assign IP addresses that are not 0.0.0.0.
- Unwanted connections to the configured server may be denied through a firewall or other packet filtering measures.
More Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address vulnerabilities (CWE-1327)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other vulnerabilities in Spring Tools for Eclipse
- 8.3 High severity
- 8.0 High severity
Recent Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address vulnerabilities
- 9.2 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
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